as in fastened
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as in jumped
to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)
I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it
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as in retreated
to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening
the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching
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as in exclaimed
to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling
bolted out the cuss word without thinking
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as in devoured
to swallow or eat greedily
the way you bolted those hot dogs, it's no wonder you're feeling a little queasy
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Recent Examples of bolted
Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
An overdose episode — Kiana bolted barefoot from their rural home and went missing overnight in the woods — brought police attention and led to charges for child endangerment.
—John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The door to the roof terrace is bolted.
—Teresa Grøtan (tr. Caroline Waight), The Dial, 12 Nov. 2024
Greg bolted the panels to the window like a triptych.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Atlanta mom Curtrina Martin bolted awake before dawn on October 18, 2017.
—Dylan Moore, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the box that Diny took to his office is back, bolted to the ground and being used for early voting.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the drop box has since been returned and is now bolted to the ground outside City Hall.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
It was later returned and bolted to the ground.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
Verb
After realizing the mother of three was awake, the intruder immediately bolted out out of the room.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
An overdose episode — Kiana bolted barefoot from their rural home and went missing overnight in the woods — brought police attention and led to charges for child endangerment.
—John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The door to the roof terrace is bolted.
—Teresa Grøtan (tr. Caroline Waight), The Dial, 12 Nov. 2024
Greg bolted the panels to the window like a triptych.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Atlanta mom Curtrina Martin bolted awake before dawn on October 18, 2017.
—Dylan Moore, National Review, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the box that Diny took to his office is back, bolted to the ground and being used for early voting.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2024
In Wausau, the drop box has since been returned and is now bolted to the ground outside City Hall.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Oct. 2024
It was later returned and bolted to the ground.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bolted
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In other words, long-term borrowing costs have jumped nearly 1% in just three months.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Cavaliers jumped out to 15 straight wins to begin the year and have kept up that pace even with four losses on the year.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But while there are still a lot of questions to be answered, the prospect of a Pixel-like camera design seems to have retreated.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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It’s hardly been altered in the 17,000 years or so since those glaciers retreated.Ashley Balzer Vigil, Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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As the last of the peppermint bark cannoli were devoured and the party wound down, my wife and I walked out to see Michigan Central Station and its surrounding Roosevelt Park all lit up in white.Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Voters in California devoured LAist's voter game plan for LA County.Bill Chappell, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
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The suspects then loaded the ATM onto a trailer attached to a U-Haul box truck and fled the area, authorities said.Maggie Ybarra, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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The suspect fled following the shooting.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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When inhaled, this leads to symptoms such as irritation and inflammation.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Public health officials said human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's case will run parallel to federal charges, which carry the possibility of the death penalty.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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This time, my dog took off and ran into the yard of a house bordering the park.James Parker, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Some of the bank customers escaped and alerted the police and town citizens.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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The fugitives escaped on foot, stole a series of cars, and had more gunfights over the next several days.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Survivors say abandonment creates scars that run deeper and take longer to heal than physical damage.Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Celebrities have been chastised less for running people over.Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Bolted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bolted. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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